Eternal Twilight: Meeting the Twilight fans

Last month, Massive Events hosted the one of the largest gathering of UK Twilight fans at the Eternal Twilight Convention in Northampton and Birmingham. Fans from the UK, France, Sweden and all over Europe were able to meet the cast of Twilight and New Moon particularly Edi Cathegi, Rachelle Lafevre, Gil Birmingham, Chaske Spencer and Tyson Houseman.

They gamely answered questions from the fans, posed for pictures and signed autographs. They also participated in Twilight themed parties during the event. Here is an excerpt of the report by BBC:

On this autumnal weekend in Northampton, five actors from the Twilight films have flown in for an extended bout of hero worship at this unofficial event.

They include “bad vampires” Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria) and Edi Gathegi (Laurent), members of the werewolf pack Chaske Spencer (Sam Uley) and Tyson Houseman (Quil Ateara) plus Gil Birmingham (Billy Black).

While the film’s romantic leads Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen) and Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) are not present, their images are everywhere: on T-shirts (“Robsessed”), on mugs (“Team Edward”), and on bags (“I freakin love Edward Cullen”).

In the dealer’s room, fans can also buy Twilight badges, action figures, baseball boots, plasters and air fresheners.

‘Love story’

Odette’s friend Emma makes an observation about the male-female ratio at the convention.

“There are not many men – disappointingly!” she says, surveying the hoards of teenage girls. “A big lack of men.”

Among the 800 attendees, the vast majority are still at school.

Emily, 15, from Milton Keynes, says it is Twlight’s “intense love story” that appeals to teenage girls.

“I got into the books quite a while before the film came out. I’m really excited about New Moon – to see how the characters have progressed.”

She says she’s keen to meet Edi Gathegi: “He seems such a down-to-earth guy, and I thought they’d be stuck up because they’re Hollywood stars.”

Emily’s friend Ellie, from Northampton, adds: “We’ve got school on Monday but we won’t be able to stop talking about it. In our school literally the whole of Year 11 loves Twilight.”

Emily adds: “It’s 10 million times better than Harry Potter!”

Both girls say they are looking forward to the three themed parties that will run each night of the convention – baseball, masquerade and 1920s.

To read the rest of the report, click on the link above.

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